Bumper summer for butterflies
Our gardens could be on the brink of a bumper summer of butterflies, with a warm, dry spring and a very hot early summer raising hopes of an abundant season for some of the nation’s best-loved species…
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Gardening jobs for August
August is often one of the warmest and busiest months in the gardening calendar. While many plants are at their peak, it is also a time when gardens require consistent care to remain healthy and productive. Hot weather, occasional drought, and the demands of harvesting can quickly take their toll if essential maintenance is neglected. At the same time, August …
FLOWER FOCUS
Return of the dried flowers boom by Jenny Lancombe
Dried flowers are in the middle of a resurgence in popularity, now seen as a more sustainable way to enjoy grown flowers wit…
Potting perfection
Container gardening is again going through a boom in popularity, not just for small gardens but for gardeners who want plant…
Aiming high
The distinctive feature of hollyhocks is their height, often up to three metres and their ‘jack-and-the-beanstalk’ stems are…
The delights of the poet’s daffodil
Perhaps the most beautiful of all daffodil varieties and one of the last to appear in the garden these specialist bulbs have…
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Practical solutions like replacing high allergen plants and shrubs and employing a sensible regime …
